Job summary
Are you looking for an interesting and exciting role where
you can utilise your fantastic commissioning and transformation skills to support
our Suffolk and North- East Essex mental health programme.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and
motivated individual to join our team supporting our programme of Adult Mental
Health Transformation- working across mental health providers including health,
social care and the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector.
We need:
An individual with the ability to think creatively and work
in a varied and fast paced environment, who can demonstrate leadership
qualities with experience of leading projects.
Someone with strong communication skills and experience of
working with a diverse range of people and services.
Someone with the ability to influence others, to spread
their passion for amplifying the voice of lived experience in shaping services.
Please note, due to the ongoing cost reduction programme and restructure underway at SNEE ICB (due to end in Summer 2024), prior consideration for this role may be given to existing staff who are affected by this programme and this role may be removed from the recruitment process at any time.
Main duties of the job
Build and develop relationships with NHSE, neighbouring
ICBs, key statutory and other stakeholders and partners within the Suffolk and
North East Essex footprint (including Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust
(NSFT) and Essex Partnership University Trust (EPUT).
Work across our local geographic patch and build
relationships with our three at place Alliances- namely North East Essex,
Ipswich and East Suffolk and West Suffolk.
Be responsible for a portfolio of work relating to the
commitments made in the SNEE ICB Joint Forward Plan (JFP) and priorities as
outlined in our respective mental health and emotional wellbeing strategies in
Essex and Suffolk.
Be driven and committed to co-production and the continuous involvement
of patient experience in mental health services.
The Adult Mental Health Transformation Programme Manager is
pivotal in supporting the development and delivery of transformation,
modernisation, and design within Mental Health services across SNEE.
The post holder will provide strategic input into our programme
of work and help develop and deliver plans which align to the overall strategic
priorities of the ICB and Mental Health Collaboratives and the ICB Joint
Forward Plan.
About us
The NHS Suffolk and North-East Essex Integrated Care Board
(ICB) plans and buys healthcare services for our population. This function is
commonly referred to as commissioning.
To do this, we work within a budget of around
£1.5 billion, which is set by NHS England, and work closely with local
government and the NHS providers in our area. Our performance is judged by how
well our local health and care system as a whole is working, including the
health outcomes of our communities.
The ICB has delegated some authority to the three
health and wellbeing alliances that operate in Suffolk and North-East Essex to
act on its behalf. This is to ensure that the needs of smaller, local areas are
addressed. The ICB remains accountable for all of its functions, including
those it has delegated.
Local residents have a big role to play in the
operation of the ICB. We rely on the experiences and perspectives of our
communities to help shape our decision-making.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will work as part of the SNEE Mental
Health Transformation team spanning the Integrated Care System geographic
footprint of North East Essex, Ipswich and East Suffolk and West Suffolk. The
post will also provide a key point of contact to the NHSE England East of
England Regional Mental Health Team, Clinical Networks and Transformation Team
and ensure clear lines of communication and joint working.
The role will support local projects both across
the SNEE footprint and in delivering the key requirements of the NHS Long Term
Plan for Mental Health. The role will drive transformation as well as securing
value for money in planning, commissioning, and service quality.
The job description and person specification are
an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role.
The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by
their line manager.
The job description and person specification may
be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the
Department and the Organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will work as part of the SNEE Mental
Health Transformation team spanning the Integrated Care System geographic
footprint of North East Essex, Ipswich and East Suffolk and West Suffolk. The
post will also provide a key point of contact to the NHSE England East of
England Regional Mental Health Team, Clinical Networks and Transformation Team
and ensure clear lines of communication and joint working.
The role will support local projects both across
the SNEE footprint and in delivering the key requirements of the NHS Long Term
Plan for Mental Health. The role will drive transformation as well as securing
value for money in planning, commissioning, and service quality.
The job description and person specification are
an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role.
The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by
their line manager.
The job description and person specification may
be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the
Department and the Organisation.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge across range of procedures underpinned by theory and experience
- Knowledge of a range of specific project areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training, plus further specialist project management knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent
- Educated to masters level or equivalent of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
- Extensive knowledge of specialist area, acquired through post-graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent.
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Must understand the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
Communication
Essential
- Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.
- Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
Other
Essential
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- Good time keeping
- Flexible approach to work
Autonomy
Essential
- Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Experience of identifying and interpreting national policy
- Experience of researching best practice interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation)
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge across range of procedures underpinned by theory and experience
- Knowledge of a range of specific project areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training, plus further specialist project management knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent
- Educated to masters level or equivalent of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
- Extensive knowledge of specialist area, acquired through post-graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to masters level equivalent.
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Must understand the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
Communication
Essential
- Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.
- Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
Other
Essential
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- Good time keeping
- Flexible approach to work
Autonomy
Essential
- Must be able to use initiative to decide relevant actions and make recommendations with the aim of improving deliverables and compliance to policies
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Experience of identifying and interpreting national policy
- Experience of researching best practice interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation)
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
